AboutMaryAnn F. Kohl Expertise Anything about art for children (not crafts). I have written over ten books of art ideas for kids, using materials found commonly in most homes. I like easy ideas! Kids love`m.
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MaryAnn F. Kohl, author
Experience began writing in 1985 after teaching elementary aged kids for ten years
Question I am currently a junior at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and in one of my classes I have to do an assignment on teaching grades 5th and 6th how to do an art project. I am lost, for I can not think of anything to have them do. Can you help? Can you think of an easy project that would cover this age group?
Thank you so much for your consideration.
Farrah Thompson
Answer Hi, Farrah. This will be easier than you think!
What I would do is give them a little history on someone famous, like Henri Matisse, and then, do a project in Mattisse's style...say, cutting bold shapes in bright colors. First look on the Internet and see what you can see...then, go for it! The kids will do great. I would do bright construction paper colors on a black or dark blue background.
